Podcast appearances and mentions of mitch free

In the wake of 9/11, the aerospace and defense industry experienced a dramatic transformation, with new regulations like the Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 reshaping how manufacturers handled sensitive data.  For many small shops, it was a turning point—forcing them to adapt while navigating a surge in defense demand. Companies either thrived or struggled under tighter compliance and rising production needs.  Today, the industry faces new hurdles: a looming skills gap, escalating production requirements, and the ever-present threat of data breaches. To remain competitive, manufacturers must embrace automation, invest in robust systems, and prioritize building strong customer relationships. Those prepared to align with these demands will be positioned to succeed in this evolving landscape. Panelists Matt Torres, Mitch Free, and Heidi Schaefer join Mike Payne and Paul Van Metre in this special episode recorded live at IMTS to address what can be done to meet the challenges the manufacturing industry is facing head-on.  Segments [1:01] Introducing Matt Torres, Mitch Free, and Heidi Schaefer [3:21] How 9/11 changed the defense industry  [6:54] Leveraging the increased demand in the industry [9:33] We need to grow the aerospace and defense sector [13:41] Where is the current customer demand?  [15:54] Why you should listen to Manufacturing Transformed [18:44] How to improve sales and marketing [24:16] Why shops are starting plating businesses [26:32] The importance of product safety  [27:42] Preparing to serve the defense industry  Resources mentioned on this episode BuildSubmarines.com CloudNC Cam Assist The Manufacturing Transformed podcast Connect With MakingChips www.MakingChips.com On Facebook On LinkedIn On Instagram On Twitter On YouTube

Mitch Free is the founder of MFG.com. Listen to this podcast episode to learn about Mitch's journey & how he rejected a deal from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos but eventually ended up working with him.

Mitch is a machinist turned entrepreneur with an amazing story to tell. He started his career as a machinist in the 80s and eventually went on to found MFG.com, FastRadius.com, and most recently ZYCI.com which serves the aerospace, space, defense, and industries among others.  Mitch has had a unique perspective having visited hundreds of shops around the world and he shares incredibly useful advice on the attributes of a shop and business owner that are important for success. Enjoy this rare chance get to hear firsthand from someone who knows the machining trade very well and has also founded companies that went public.

Additive Manufacturing (AM) is an integral part of pre-existing value and supply chains in the manufacturing industry. AM doesn't replace conventional manufacturing, it enhances it. In this special episode of Additive Snack, host Fabian Alefeld is joined by a panel of influencers and experts in manufacturing at the IMTS+ Creators Lounge in Chicago. IMTS is all about innovation and innovation is all about challenging the status quo. Mitch Free, James Soto, Meaghan Ziemba, Charli Matthew, and Scott MacKenzie share what the future of manufacturing looks like and the role manufacturing will play to create a better future for us and future generations.  Comments about the show or wish to share your AM journey? Contact us at additive.snack@eos-na.com. The Additive Snack Podcast is brought to you by EOS. Key Takeaways: [1:52] Scott MacKenzie of Industrial Talk highlights the power of human collaboration in manufacturing. [4:08] Meaghan Ziemba's Mavens of Manufacturing platform provides a microphone for women in manufacturing to inspire younger generations.   [7:25] Mitch Free of ZYCI describes how integrating AI and automation will mitigate the skill shortage and lessen the learning curve.  [9:50] Charli Matthew's Empowering Industry and the Empowering Women podcasts showcase the human elements and digital technology shifts in the pump and related equipment industry. [14:14] James Soto contends that to build a better future in manufacturing, it needs to reflect who we are.   [19:11] James explains IMTS + and the IMTS Creators Lounge.  Shareables: “You have to collaborate with somebody that you trust.” — Scott MacKenzie, Host, Industrial Talk podcast  “There will be an estimated gap of 2 million open manufacturing jobs by 2030.”— Fabian Alefeld, Host, Additive Snack podcast “Women are a great asset for manufacturing because we know how to tell the stories, we know how to bring out the human aspect, and make the emotional connection to the younger generation.”— Meaghan Ziemba, Mavens of Manufacturing “We have great challenges around skill shortages … I think AI will play a huge part in solving the learning curve.” — Mitch Free, Owner & CEO, ZYCI   “The future of manufacturing, for me, has more women in leadership roles.” — Charli Matthews, Host, Empowering Industry podcast   “Manufacturing needs to reflect who we are, what we look like, who we love.” — James Soto, Founder & CEO, Industrial Strength Marketing  

Charli K. Matthews interviews Meaghan Ziemba, James Soto, Mitch Free, Fabian Alefeld, and Scott MacKenzie.The Creators Lounge, located in the South Hall of McCormick Place - Booth 338600, will be a live show that features stories from a dynamic range of industry creators, folks who live and breathe manufacturing and the industrial movement. A few select creators will share their insights and manufacturing stories with me and several other Influencers throughout the week. The Creators Lounge will be the destination at IMTS, it's going to be insightful and entertaining (not to mention a whole lot of fun).If you plan on being in Chicago, come join me at the IMTS 2022 as we broadcast live from the trade show floor. If you can't make it, TUNE IN HERE  for all the great Creators Lounge programming or follow the link belowimts.com/imts-plus/Find us @EmpoweringPumps on Facebook, LinkedIn,  Instagram and Twitter and using the hashtag #EmpoweringIndustryPodcast or via email podcast@empoweringpumps.com

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Today on the Jimmy Barrett Show: Jimmy plays a clip of Trudeau getting booed Dr. Robin Armstrong joins the show to discuss the trucker protests Mitch Free on the supply chain

Mitch Free is a college dropout who partnered with Amazon's Jeff Bezos to build MFG.com, the first online marketplace bringing together product designers and manufacturers. The serial entrepreneur is now seeking to improve the way every machine part in the world gets made. He's currently the founder and CEO of ZYCI (pronounced “ZEE-key”), a CNC-machining, plastic molding and additive manufacturing company serving the aerospace and defense industries.In this podcast, Mitch reminisces with Jon about his unusual career path from refurbishing used aircraft for Northwest Airlines to running his own design software business to figuring out how to cut Ferrium M54, one of the toughest steels ever made.

On this weeks episode of Culturation™ we speak with the Manufacturing Marverick, Mitch Free. We discuss the importance of taking risks, getting your hands dirty and chasing your passion. Mitch is a serial entrepreneur, innovator, global trade expert and digital manufacturing expert. He currently serves as the founder and chairman of two digital manufacturing companies; Fast Radius and ZYCI CNC Machining. Mitch also founded MFG.com in 2000 and served as CEO and Chairman until 2013. A dynamic and sought-after presenter, he has spoken at Northwestern University, Harvard Business School, Wharton, Fudan University in China, the Society of Manufacturing Engineers and appears regularly on various media outlets including CNBC and Fox Business. Mitch is a previous winner of the prestigious Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award and has been featured in a number of books and publications. #MitchFree #Culturation #PoweredByPremier #Entrepreneur #BusinessLeader #Culture #Innovation #JustinEpstein www.culturationpodcast.com

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Mitch Free has spent most of his career solving problems, eliminating inefficiency and not listening to conventional thinking. Mitch founded and now serves as the President and CEO of MFG.com. Through his vision, creativity and persistence, Mitch has grown MFG.com to a company that has become the platform by which the world's manufacturing economy does business. Mitch is responsible for leading the strategic direction of the company and overseeing the overall management of MFG.com. Under his leadership, the company has experienced a tremendous amount of growth globally in a market segment he is continuing to help define. www.mfg.com Listen, Learn, Enjoy and Share with a Business Associate! Bumper music provided by Bryan Hunley of New Whyne Music E3C Links: www.BetterSalesandProfitsNow.com (company website) www.twitter.com/KenE3C (Twitter) www.my-business-community.com (community website) www.E3C.typepad.com (Blog) www.E3C.podOmatic.com (podcast) www.E3CPassionateEntrepreneur.pbwiki.com (wiki) www.mybusinesscommunity.ning.com (business social network) Is Your Business A Hobby, Job or Profitable Enterprise? Take the Quiz and Discover For Yourself! Click on this link: www.my-business-community.com/quiz1/player.html (multi-media presentation) Get My Business Tips! Go to my business profile and sign-up! http://mybusinesscommunity.ning.com/profile/KenE3C

Mitch Free has spent most of his career solving problems, eliminating inefficiency and not listening to conventional thinking. Mitch founded and now serves as the President and CEO of MFG.com. Through his vision, creativity and persistence, Mitch has grown MFG.com to a company that has become the platform by which the world's manufacturing economy does business. Mitch is responsible for leading the strategic direction of the company and overseeing the overall management of MFG.com. Under his leadership, the company has experienced a tremendous amount of growth globally in a market segment he is continuing to help define. www.mfg.com Check out these investment websites: Karen's twitter page: @Karen_Rands, Instagram: @compassionatecapitalist, www.kugarandholdings.com, www.launchfn.com, www.nnoai.com, www.entrepreneurblogspace.com Listen, Learn, Enjoy and Share with a Business Associate!

The SE's Private Equity Community Talk Radio Show will host two outstanding entrepreneurs who have build highly successful businesses. Mitch Free, Founder & CEO of MFG.com will share his experience of building a business that attracted Jeff Bezos as an investors and has changed the way innovative products get manufactured. April Fawcett Nagel, Founder and CEO of firstPRO (firstproinc.com)will share how she built a thriving, mult-faceted business in an entrenched and highly competitive market. Listen and learn how to build your business to be thriving and profitable in any economic cycle. Call in with questions.

The SE's Private Equity Community Talk Radio Show will host two outstanding entrepreneurs who have build highly successful businesses. Mitch Free, Founder & CEO of MFG.com will share his experience of building a business that attracted Jeff Bezos as an investors and has changed the way innovative products get manufactured. April Fawcett Nagel, Founder and CEO of firstPRO (firstproinc.com)will share how she built a thriving, mult-faceted business in an entrenched and highly competitive market. Listen and learn how to build your business to be thriving and profitable in any economic cycle. Call in with questions.